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I finally got to start the single player campaign last night. I only played a pre-release version a long time ago just to get a glimpse of how it was looking. I'm enjoying Grim Dawn a lot, and I expect to do a lot of experimentation with the various talent options and all the skills.

I haven't tried the multiplayer yet, so I can't comment on it or Galaxy yet. I don't have Galaxy installed either.

I'm not sure where to contact you about this, so I'm just gonna try random places - I am a backer at the 32$ level. I've received two "installation keys" early on in the campaign (The email from sales@crateentertainment.com is dated June 2nd 2012), but I only have 1 steam key for some reason when I should have two?

Tobias, you don't have to ask for a GOG key, but if you want one, you have to exchange your Steam key for a GOG key, unless you baked for 2 keys (and you can exchange one key to have one of each if you want).

So I'm a bit confused. To be honest I haven't been following the updates lately. I had Grim Dawn in my Steam library for a long time (beta). It will automatically be upgraded to the full game, will it not? Do I still need to contact Humble for the DLC keys?

I'll be posting an update tomorrow explaining the situation with GOG / Humble and why keys aren't out yet. They were supposed to be delivered on Thursday, ahead of the GOG release but a series of problems and a medical emergency prevented that. I'm hoping they'll go out Monday or Tuesday. I'm really sorry about this delay and frustrated by it myself. Hopefully I'll have more information about when keys will go out Monday once I hear back from Humble - or better yet, its possible they may go out Monday.

For those asking about the DRM-Free copy, we're working with GoG to distribute those, as many people seem to favor that service and it will make it easy for non-Steam users to receive updates and access multiplayer match-making, if they want that. We're hoping to distribute those keys either at the end of this week or early next week. The GoG keys will replace the 32 digit keys we originally sent out, back before we really knew about GoG as an option.

"A week and a half after the release announcement and I still haven't got my key. Where would I get it? Is it so hard to send the backers a message showing them how to get their game keys?"

Sorry if you missed them but we've sent out at least 3 separate updates about backer keys, which should have been emailed to you unless you have KS notifications turned off. We've also pinned threads on the forum with information about how to retrieve keys. In update #43 we even sent out an extra reminder at the end about where to get keys.

James, as per the latest update they're working on getting the DRM free version ASAP now that the game is finished and out of 'beta'. They used Steam for the beta phase because Steam is set up to integrate early access easily for both players and developers.

When will the DRM-free version be available? I have posted on the forums and on the update here on KS and gotten no response. Why are DRM-free versions being treated as less important? My money is as good as a steam users' money.

This is not an optimal place to put this but I have a slight tweak request about UI functionality while 'shooting'. When you use 'shift' and fire arrows or spells from your position there is one small oversight. If an item comes under your cursor you cannot fire. I'd like to request that if you hold down a 'Stationary Attack' button your cursor automatically ignores any items and you can keep shooting at that direction. Currently dropped items can provide annoyingly efficient cover for your enemies.

I've never gone out my way to comment on a Kickstarter before, but this is worth it.
Grim Dawn is probably the best, or second best, project I've backed on here.
Excellent updates from the creators, the game is utterly wonderful. They've listened to the community then added above and beyond the original scope (and the stretch goals!).
One of my favourite games which I have thoroughly enjoyed playing over and over again as it's been built piece by piece.
I am so excited now it's feature complete. Thank you Crate! <3

I must say I was worried as Diablo 3 really bored me, and Torchlight 2 was fun but nowhere near as much as Diablo 2, with it's grittiness and darkness.
Grim Dawn is fan-tas-tic, really. It hits just the right spots. Thank you so much !

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How is it going? A compliment btw on how you guys keep going. This was my 1st kickstarter and for a micro team effort you really went for it . Will any graphic overhaul be planned to bring it into the release day times? Or is that being done with each update / patch? I must admit i havent checked the forum in a too long time.

@Hexton - before we can print disks for a boxed version, we have to complete the game and create a master copy. Otherwise we'd be sending out disks with an unfinished game on them. Thus, the boxed version will be printed sometime after the full digital release.

Too bad I missed the opportunity to be in the credits, although I got the $100 reward :/ But as far as I know the deadline was last summer? Oh well...
Wonder when the boxed game is gonna come out. Didn't really follow the updates. I tried to wait til full release, but is it worth to play already? Strangely enough, I'm suddenly very excited.
So... no way for the credit thing, right?

Three years and 59 hours in, I just want to say thank you. I've backed over 100 kickstarters and this is easily among the most satisfying, even as we're still in early release and awaiting Act 4. This has been a colossal undertaking and you've more than earned my money Day 1 if you kickstart a second project down the line.

Consumers with legal rights they are under no obligation to give up (cannot accept steam tos) cannot play this game as of yet BECAUSE it uses steam; therefore the update "we can all play it" is completely misrepresentative of the situation.